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100 1 _aLongstreet, Helen Dortch,
_d-1962
245 1 0 _aLee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-18
508 _aProduced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records" by Helen D. Longstreet is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, particularly examining General James Longstreet's role and the ensuing controversies surrounding his decisions. Through official records and personal letters, the author aims to clarify the common criticisms directed at Longstreet, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of his contributions during the battle. The opening of the book introduces the intent behind the writing, as it seeks to honor Longstreet's memory by presenting an accurate portrayal of his actions at Gettysburg. It explains that Longstreet's personal memoirs are used alongside official documents, allowing the reader to understand the charges against him regarding disobedience of orders and the failure of certain military strategies. The first chapter outlines the background of the events leading to the battle and establishes the anticipated military maneuvers, setting the stage for a detailed analysis of Longstreet’s decisions and actions in the face of the critical historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGenerals -- United States -- Biography
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
653 _aGettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863
653 _aLongstreet, James, 1821-1904
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44459
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